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bridesmaid-bow-belt-mwd108708.jpg Double Bow Belt How-To TOOLS AND MATERIALS Leather ribbon, Mokuba New York (212-869-8900)M&J Trimming snaps, mjtrim.comDritz Unique stitch glue, createforless.comScissorsNeedle and thread, optional HOW-TO Cut a length of ribbon an inch longer than the waist size of the wearer, and glue on snaps at either end.Cut three additional strips of ribbon to 2-inch, 5-inch, and 10-inch lengths.Fold each end of the 5-inch strip to meet in the center and create two loops....

lea-joseph-proposal-ring-1037-s112360-0915.jpg Credit: Lauren Koplowitz If you ask a group of women about their thoughts on a Valentine’s Day proposal, you’re likely to see some eye rolling and hear some groans. But while some think popping the question on February 14th is cliché, there’s a group of people who understand that it is in fact a very special day: those who actually got engaged on Valentine’s Day. We spoke to five women who said yes on Valentine’s Day about what they really think of Valentine’s Day proposals and what advice they would give to those planning to ask “Will you marry me?...

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Whatever your signature makeup look, your ultimate goal is to feel polished and put together post-application....

mpd_102943_0707_tealights.jpg Credit: JENS MORTENSEN Candles are the hurried hostess’s salvation – even if you do nothing else to prep your pad for a party, when you light a few wicks and turn down the overheads, any room instantly shines. Now there’s an easy way to do a quick mood change one better: Drop a tealight into a wineglass, then roll one of these printed parchment shades from Dekoop into a cone shape....

Martha loves to share her best tips for everything home-related, and that’s especially true around the holidays: After all, our founder has plenty of advice on how to decorate your home, bake Christmas cookies, and plan a festive dinner menu. With her guidance, Martha has been helping families get through the holiday season for decades. Recently, a fan-owned Instagram page shared a throwback clip from Martha’s 2000 Christmas Special, during which she shared her best holiday hosting tips....

buddhas-hand-102933709 Credit: Janelle Jones buddhas-hand-102933709 Credit: Janelle Jones buddhas-hand-102933709 Credit: Janelle Jones buddhas-hand-102933709 Credit: Janelle Jones On This Page What Is Buddha's Hand? Origins Seasonality Fragrance and Flavor How to Use in Recipes Have you recently strolled down your grocery store’s produce aisle and spotted a beautifully bizarre fruit that beckons with long, yellow fingers? This is the Buddha’s hand citron, a distinctive citrus that doesn’t have the juicy flesh we usually associate with this category of fruit....

outdoor wedding ceremony set up Credit: Tanja Lippert Between the outdated guidelines that don’t apply to modern nuptials and the self-imposed ideas that couples pick up about a what a wedding is “supposed to be,” there will never be one big day blueprint that works for everyone. But there are a few “rules” that you should stick to no matter what. Whether you’re a bride, groom, or wedding guest, here are 20 you should definitely follow....

English Victorian Bristol Painted Glass Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane English Victorian Bristol Painted Glass Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane English Victorian Bristol Painted Glass Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane English Victorian Bristol Painted Glass Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane Stalwart and shapely, Bristol glassware can usually be found gathering dust on antique shop shelves or huddling behind its better-known cousins from Tiffany & Co. and Lalique. You’ll find the taupe brown, blue, and opalescent-white pieces at tag sales or flea markets....

soft-boiled-egg-toast-0511med106942.jpg Credit: Con Poulos soft-boiled-egg-toast-0511med106942.jpg Credit: Con Poulos soft-boiled-egg-toast-0511med106942.jpg Credit: Con Poulos soft-boiled-egg-toast-0511med106942.jpg Credit: Con Poulos From breakfast to dinner, used in a number of dishes or eaten on their own, there’s no question that eggs are a mealtime staple. The fact that they’re protein-packed and full of nutrients makes eating eggs a no-brainer. Whether you prefer yours hard boiled and placed in a tasty egg salad, or decadently runny in the middle in the form of our Simple Soft-Cooked Eggs with Toast, making boiled eggs is a quick and easy way to prepare the protein....

Few vegetables have inspired as many accessories as corn has. A quintessential summer ingredient, corn can take on so many personalities, from the primal (grilled on the cob, that is), to the refined (off the cob, in elegant soups and crisp salads). It makes sense, then, that a range of tools are out there, to help us get the most out of corn in all its myriad forms. Here are some of the most useful and delightful we’ve found....

claire-thomas-bridal-shower-derby-diy-wearing-hat-0814.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Claire Thomas THE TOOLS 1 straw hat (or any hat you can push wire through without damaging it)2-inch-wide ribbon (choose different patterns and colors for variety)Double-sided tape (optional)1 small bouquet of flowers, stems trimmed to 4 inches9-inch-long pieces of light, 24- to 26-gauge floral wireScissors or wire cutters claire-thomas-bridal-shower-derby-diy-hat-materials-0814.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Claire Thomas HOW-TO 1. Measure ribbon from a spool, making sure it is long enough to loop around the base of the hat and fasten into a bow....

az-diy-dipped-menus-138-d112138-0615.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Printed paper menusLiquid dye HOW-TO Dip one corner of the paper into the dye.Let dry completely before dipping into another color.Note: If the paper wrinkles, iron it flat on the backside. THE DETAILS Rit liquid dye (in teal and royal blue), $4.50 each; michaels.com. See How to Make Coordinating Dip-Dyed Escort Cards ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

fruit platter ingredients Credit: Steven Karl Metzer Here are three cute and kid-friendly fruit plates sure to make everyone smile at your next brunch, birthday party, or school event, They’re gorgeous, delicious, and healthy too! fruit platter rainbow Credit: Steven Karl Metzer Rainbow To create a rainbow fruit plate you will need: strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and mini marshmallows. How much of each fruit you need depends on how large a rainbow you want to make....

Martha with basket of greens Credit: Paola + Murray Martha with basket of greens Credit: Paola + Murray Martha with basket of greens Credit: Paola + Murray Martha with basket of greens Credit: Paola + Murray I started dreaming about a vegetable greenhouse—a place where I could grow delicious, nutritious produce all year long—decades ago, when I met the organic farmer and author Eliot Coleman. Eliot was famous for developing a unique, year-round method of cultivating organic vegetables in the ground in unheated greenhouses in Maine, and was providing local restaurants and markets with glorious vegetables....

Watering a row of tomato seedlings Credit: fotokostic / Getty Images Watering a row of tomato seedlings Credit: fotokostic / Getty Images Watering a row of tomato seedlings Credit: fotokostic / Getty Images Watering a row of tomato seedlings Credit: fotokostic / Getty Images Unlike the household chores that you can schedule—like loading the dishwasher daily, handling laundry every Saturday, or taking the trash out on Wednesdays—the frequency of watering your backyard vegetable garden relies on a variety of factors, both within and outside of your control....

applique work on a sewing machine Credit: Janne Peters applique work on a sewing machine Credit: Janne Peters applique work on a sewing machine Credit: Janne Peters applique work on a sewing machine Credit: Janne Peters This method allows you to apply a motif without turning under its raw edges. The zigzag or satin stitch on a sewing machine is used to bind the edge while attaching the appliqué pieces at the same time....

suitcase-products-mwd108997.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer suitcase-products-mwd108997.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner suitcase-products-mwd108997....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Amid the pandemic, data shows that the average U.S. citizen faced another pressing concern: their personal finances. According to an analysis by Experian, the total outstanding U....

When it comes to organizing around the house, no one does it quite like Martha. Our founder appeared on Today alongside co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, to promote her new book, Martha Stewart’s Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines ($20.49, amazon.com). During the segment, Martha shared her tips and tricks for tackling the laundry room, desk space, and closet during the new year....

Meghan Markle Prince Harry Second Look Royal Wedding 2018 Credit: Getty ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...